Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health (SACAH)

The Secretary's Advisory Committee on Animal Health (SACAH) advises the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture on matters of animal health and broader issues of public concern. SACAH membership will represent the greater agricultural community and include, for example, animal welfare advocates; local and commercial livestock producers; small and minority farmers; and State and Tribal animal health officials. SACAH will consider and make recommendations on collateral issues involving public health, conservation of natural resources, and the stability of livestock economies.

MembershipThisCommittee represents a broad spectrum of agricultural interests from among the animal health community. Its members will remain culturally, technically, and geographically diverse throughout its tenure. You may share comments or concerns with Committee members, via email at: SACAH.Management@aphis.usda.gov.

Current Committee members have been appointed through June 14, 2017. For future applications you may complete Form AD-755 and submit with a resume by the date in the Federal Register Notice (for the 2017-2019 term).